For the 2025 school year, there are 74 public high schools serving 93,061 students in Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Las Vegas, NV are College Of So Nv High School West, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and West Career & Technical Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Vegas, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Las Vegas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Advanced Technologies Academy High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Las Vegas, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Of So Nv High School West
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6375 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5030
Grades: 11-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Advanced Technologies Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1411 Robin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-7870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,208 students
Rank: #33.
West Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11945 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 799-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Career & Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7050 W Shelbourne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-5766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #55.
Doral Academy Red Rock
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Crossbridge Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8740
Las Vegas, NV 89138
(702) 776-8740
Grades: K-12
| 2,365 students
Rank: #66.
Nevada State High School Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7885 West Sunset Road Suite 17
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Las Vegas Academy Of The Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S 7th St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7058 Sky Pointe Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 478-8888
Grades: K-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #99.
Nevada State High School Northwest
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7240 West Azure Dr Ste 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1010.
Amplus Durango
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8377 W Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 970-6800
Grades: K-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #1111.
Northwest Career-technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 W Tropical Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,883 students
Rank: #1212.
Summit View Youth J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5730 Range Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-0275
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1313.
Palo Verde High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 S Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-1450
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 799-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 3,141 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Veterans Memorial Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Spring Mountain J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Sr 89038 Box 252
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1717.
Leadership Academy Of Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7495 West Azure Drive #120
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 350-1472
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 350-1472
Grades: 4-12
| 325 students
Rank: #1818.
Veterans Tribute Cta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2531 Vegas Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 799-4710
Grades: 9-12
| 831 students
Rank: #1919.
Southeast Career Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5710 Mountain Vista
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,038 students
Rank: #2020.
Founders Academy Of Las Vegas
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5730 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 998-8368
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 998-8368
Grades: K-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #2121.
Nevada State High School Sunrise
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 North Lamb Boulevard Suit
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students
Rank: #2222.
Burk Horizon-southwest Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4560 W Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2323.
East Career And Technical Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6705 Vegas Valley Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8888
Grades: 9-12
| 1,911 students
Rank: #2424.
Arbor View High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Whispering Sands D
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6660
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6660
Grades: 9-12
| 3,177 students
Rank: #2525.
Nevada State High School Summerlin
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 South Durango Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2626.
Explore Knowledge Academy J-shs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5871 Mountain Vista St
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 870-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 282 students
Rank: #2727.
Clark Educational W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4291 W Pennwood Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 799-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,835 students
Rank: #2828.
Spring Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 S Buffalo Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,677 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #3131.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5050 Brent Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6699
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 799-6699
Grades: 9-12
| 3,119 students
Rank: #3232.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Centennial Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 799-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,988 students
Rank: #3333.
Desert Oasis High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 W Erie Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-6881
Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 799-6881
Grades: 9-12
| 3,183 students
Rank: #3434.
Nv Learning Academy J-shs
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Grades: 6-12
| 3,204 students
Rank: #3535.
Sierra Vista High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8100 W Robindale Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-6820
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 799-6820
Grades: 9-12
| 3,149 students
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Las Vegas, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Individualized Study Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4601 W. Bonanz
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy For Individualized Studyindependent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4601 W. Bonanza Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 799-8636
Grades: 7-12
| 612 students
Academy Of Individualized Study (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2701 E St Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8636
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8636
Grades: K-12
| 590 students
1201 W. Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 948-6000
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 948-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Biltmore Continuation High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
801 Veteran's Memorial Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7880
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Burk Credit Retrieval - Horizon West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4560 W Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 799-8150
Grades: 8-12
| 321 students
3050 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 855-8435
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Child Haven 6-12 (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
601 N. Pecos #70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 455-5230
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 455-5230
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3909 Maryland Pkwy, Suite 205
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-5800
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 792-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3855 Timberlake Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4990
Grades: PK-2
| 891 students
Desert Willow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Grades: 1-5
| 6 students
Desert Willow Sec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5850 Euclid Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 799-5642
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
4550 N Pioneer Way
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 799-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Detention Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2832 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
6650 W Reno Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 799-8181
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
5350 Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7272
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
1139 N. Linn Ln.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Freedom Prog Impact - Alternative Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2832 E. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 799-5310
Grades: 7-9
| 9 students
Girls Empowerment Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4220 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 672-6386
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 672-6386
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
2825 S Torrey Pines Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-5950
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 799-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2601 Sunrise Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7979
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Homebound (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2625 E. St. Louis Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Homebound Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2701 E Saint Louis Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizon Satellite High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2701 East St. Louis
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8625
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8625
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Box 539
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 382-8011
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 382-8011
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
2260 Betty Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 799-7390
Las Vegas, NV 89156
(702) 799-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Las Vegas Charter School Of The Deaf (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
10094 Catalina Canyon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 385-3323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
42 Baer Dr. Nafb
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4920
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 799-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Miley Achievement Center Sec School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6171 West Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-6126
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-6126
Grades: 3-12
| 70 students
Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
3801 E. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Morris, W & V Credit Retrievalbehav Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
2525 Emerson Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 336-7060
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 336-7060
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Odyssey Sec Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6130 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 257-0578
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 257-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Las Vegas, NV include College Of So Nv High School West, Advanced Technologies Academy High School and West Career & Technical Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Las Vegas?
74 public high schools are located in Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Las Vegas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Las Vegas include: Equipo Academy vs. Mater Academy East, Morris Sunset High School vs. Cowan Sunset Southeast High School, Cowan Academic Center J-shs vs. Cowan Sunset Southeast High School
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